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Hambergite and Brucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.372.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

7.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Brucite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hambergite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.